Adolescent mental health services in West Africa: a comparative analysis of Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Niger

Abstract Background Adolescent mental health (AMH) is a critical issue worldwide, particularly in West Africa, where it is intensified by socio-economic, cultural, and security challenges. Insecurity and the presence of mining sites expose adolescents to hazardous environments, substance abuse, and...

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Main Authors: Michel Adurayi Amenah, Nassirou Ibrahim, Ludovic Deo Gracias Tapsoba, Jacob Novignon, Ama Pokuaa Fenny, Irene A. Agyepong, Roxane Borges da Silva, Tim Ensor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00827-8